Alarm Problem
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Bad news guys!
AA Patrol turned up on Monday and tried everything to sort out the problem - I think he wore out his ear defenders! No success.
He indicated that the Honda UK alarm fit was a poor job - soldered connections were pretty poor. The car went off to the dealer on the back of a pick-up!
Dealer phoned this morning - motherboard in ECU has failed - cost of repair
AA Patrol turned up on Monday and tried everything to sort out the problem - I think he wore out his ear defenders! No success.
He indicated that the Honda UK alarm fit was a poor job - soldered connections were pretty poor. The car went off to the dealer on the back of a pick-up!
Dealer phoned this morning - motherboard in ECU has failed - cost of repair
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At the end of this saga I must ask the question - what is the correct procedure for charging batteries these days?
At one time, you used to be able to leave the +ve and -ve connectors connected to the battery (presumeably no electronics to damage on the old cars) while you charged it - made it nice and easy.
In charging my battery, I disconnected the +ve connector and wrapped it in a cloth to insulate it, and then connected the charger clips to the battery. I'm told that usually, the negative connector is disconnected to avoid accidentally touching the positive connector to earth which could damage sensitive electronics.
The dealer (service assistant, not technician) reckons that the charging had nothing to do with the motherboard failure. It was just pure coincidence.
ANY THOUGHTS OR ADVISE FOR THE FUTURE ANYONE?
At one time, you used to be able to leave the +ve and -ve connectors connected to the battery (presumeably no electronics to damage on the old cars) while you charged it - made it nice and easy.
In charging my battery, I disconnected the +ve connector and wrapped it in a cloth to insulate it, and then connected the charger clips to the battery. I'm told that usually, the negative connector is disconnected to avoid accidentally touching the positive connector to earth which could damage sensitive electronics.
The dealer (service assistant, not technician) reckons that the charging had nothing to do with the motherboard failure. It was just pure coincidence.
ANY THOUGHTS OR ADVISE FOR THE FUTURE ANYONE?
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Fantastic to get back behind the wheel - weather has been fine here in England today so took her out for a spin - and the wife of course!
Thanks to Darkknight1999 and dbzerk for your interest and comments.
Thanks to Darkknight1999 and dbzerk for your interest and comments.
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When i charge my battery i always remove both termials (easy enough to do). Then charge it with a good quality charger.
Could the alarm have something to do with your ECU failing? I doubt that connecting the battery up will send a 'spike' that will kill your ECU unless it was a dodgy battery.
Either way your back in your car! congrats!
Could the alarm have something to do with your ECU failing? I doubt that connecting the battery up will send a 'spike' that will kill your ECU unless it was a dodgy battery.
Either way your back in your car! congrats!
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I still can't see how just charging your battery would kill your ECU. The ECU is protected via a fuse. If a power spike hit the car it would have/should have popped the fuse first... Did they give you back the old ECU and show you the failure?
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